Protein C, Functional
Order Name
PROT C FUN
Test Number: 1506000
Revision Date 08/28/2014
Test Number: 1506000
Revision Date 08/28/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Protein C, Functional
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Clot Detection | 27819-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5.4 mL | Whole Blood | Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 3.0 mL | Double Spun Plasma | Sterile, Capped Plastic Tube | Frozen |
| Instructions | Please indicate anticoagulant therapy. Collect Two 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tubes. Each 2.7mL Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) tube must be filled to the proper level, no hemolysis. Improperly filled tubes can give erroneous results. Whole blood must be transported to lab immediately. If testing cannot be started within 4 hours of collection the specimen must be double spun then 1.5mL plasma aliquot from each tube into individual plastic aliquot tubes and freeze. Do not pool aliquots together! |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Tues, Thurs |
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Protein C is a major regulator of the coagulation process. The clinical interest in Protein C levels is due to Protein C deficiencies, both acquired and congenital. Acquired deficiencies are found in hepatic disorders, in DIC and during oral anticoagulant therapy. Congenital Protein C deficiencies are characterized by recurrent venous thrombosis. |
| Notes | Aliases: Functional Protein C, Protein C Activity |
| CPT Code(s) | 85303 |
| Lab Section | Coagulation |